Antimicrobials, anti-inflammatories, and vaccines were associated with reduced dementia risk, while antipsychotics, antidepressants, and diabetes medications were frequently associated with increased dementia risk.
A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.
NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.
A large genetic study in U.S. veterans has identified ENPP1 and RNF144B as genes associated with calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, suggesting potential for targeted treatment approaches.